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DC United 2-1 Columbus Crew result, stats and report

DC United
DC United
Won · xG 2.05
2 – 1
FT 21:35
Columbus Crew
Lost · xG 0.88
Columbus Crew
Match review
Next: DC United v New York RB · Thu 15 Oct · Columbus Crew v Charlotte · Thu 15 Oct
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Who won DC United vs Columbus Crew?

DC United 2-1 Columbus Crew, full time in Major League Soccer. Played UK time. Our model's pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals, which did not land.

How it played out

DCU won it 2–1

DCUCOL

No minute-by-minute record was captured for this match, so the shape of it is not drawn.

Verified final · revision 4 · 21:35Full stats
Match StoryFull breakdown

DC United 2–1 Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew striker Tai Baribo scored twice in the first half but DC United responded after the break to claim a 2-1 victory at home, handing the Crew a fourth defeat in their last five matches.

Major League SoccerThu 10 Sept, 00:30
Key Takeaways
Result

DC United beat Columbus Crew 2-1 at home.

Goals

3 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.

Chance quality

The chances backed the result: DC United 2.05 to Columbus Crew 0.88 on expected goals.

First Goal
T
24'⚽
Tai Baribo2 goals in match
LAssist: Louis Munteanu
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

DC United 2.05 xGColumbus Crew 0.88 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'

SportSignals model forecast

Recorded before kick-off · prediction, not a Tip

Columbus Crew to win

43%Missed

Result

DC United2:1Columbus Crew

DCU v COL

Our model leaned Columbus Crew to win at 43%. DC United 2-1 Columbus Crew. Forecast did not match the result.
📊 Match recap and data context

DC United beat Columbus Crew 2-1 at home in MLS action. Our model favored Columbus at 43% probability, a pick that missed as the hosts controlled the match. Both teams found the net, continuing a pattern; Columbus had scored in all five of their recent outings, while DC United showed goals in four of five. The visitors' recent form, winless across their last five games, proved decisive in the result. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

SportSignals uses automated analysis with editorial oversight. Check current team news and market prices before relying on this context.

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Player ratings

Who decided it

All 22
  1. Kye Rowles★ MOTM90 min7.3
  2. Brais Méndez44 min7.0
  3. Steven Moreira44 min7.0
  4. Patrick Schulte90 min6.9
  5. Andre Dozzell90 min6.7

Forecast audit · prediction, not a Tip

How the forecast compared

DC UnitedColumbus CrewMajor League Soccer

The provider forecast gives Columbus Crew win the highest 1X2 probability at 42.5%. No SportSignals Tip was published, so there is no Tip to settle.

DCU
32.0%
Draw
25.5%
COL
42.5%
Both teams to score · Yes
57.3%
Over 2.5 goals
54.9%

Full-time forecast audit: Columbus Crew win was the highest probability; the match result was DC United win.

Forecast result checked ·

Tips record

No Tip was published for this match

No selection qualified before kickoff, so there is no paid Tip to settle. The original model prediction and observed prices remain separate audit records.

Final pre-match decision · no Tip to settle

Current alternative Tips will be checked as this section comes into view
Match facts · what the record shows

Pre-match facts retained

The historical evidence saved at kick-off, kept separate from what happened in the match.

Head-to-head evidence

Pre-match historical evidence

  • 1-1is the most common scoreline between DC United and Columbus Crew, landing 3 times across 29 league meetings on record.Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • 16/29recorded league meetings saw both teams score (55.2%).Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • 5league matches at home unbeaten for DC United.Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • DC United scored first in 4 of their last 10 league matches (40%).Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • Columbus Crew scored first in 4 of their last 10 league matches (40%).Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • DC United have averaged 1.3 goals per match over their last 10 league matches.Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • Columbus Crew have averaged 1.6 goals per match over their last 10 league matches.Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • Tai Baribo has the highest listed average xGOT for DC United at 0.74 across the provider's evidence window.Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • Gonzalo Tapia has the highest listed average xGOT for Columbus Crew at 0.73 across the provider's evidence window.Immutable kick-off snapshot

Immutable kick-off snapshot · Source: match facts feed. Evidence sets are labelled separately and never rebuilt from mutable post-match rows.

Questions about this result

  • What was the final score in DC United vs Columbus Crew?
    DCU beat COL 2-1 in the Major League Soccer.
  • Who scored the opening goal?
    Tai Baribo opened the scoring in the 24th minute.
  • Who scored in the match?
    Tai Baribo (24'), Tai Baribo (37'), Santiago Rodríguez (49').
  • How many bookings were there?
    The referee showed 5 yellow cards.
  • Who refereed the match?
    Muhammad Kaleia officiated.
  • When and where was the match played?
    DCU vs COL kicked off on Thursday, 10 September 2026 UK time.
  • How many corners were there in the match?
    8 corners were taken across the 90 minutes.
  • Did the model call it right?
    No. The published pick was Under 2.5 goals, and it did not land.
  • When do they play next?
    DCU play DC United on Thursday, 15 October 2026 UK time. COL play Columbus Crew on Thursday, 15 October 2026 UK time.

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